Mission

The Branford Early Childhood Collaborative is committed to ensuring that all Branford children and families are afforded the opportunity to develop a sound foundation for learning in the critical early years.

Goals

>> Create a network to strengthen the early childhood experience for Branford children and families.>> Promote awareness of health, safety, education, and family literacy needs and opportunities.>> Provide connections and support to new parents with a home visitation program>> Improve Kindergarten readiness by strengthening professional development opportunities for preschool early care providers and teachers.>> Empower parents and community members to move the public will in the interest of Branford's children.>> Maintain a strategic community plan with measurable goals concerning early care and education and implementation strategies.>> Ensure transparency in the work of the Collaborative and accountability to the community.>> Distribute information on local and statewide early childhood initiatives and policy.>> Seek funding to support local children's initiatives.